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PV forecast: purely with weather and historical data
Most PV forecasts are based on standard weather models. However, these do not know whether a tree is shading your panels or how efficient your system really is in diffuse light. The solution: Historical comparison. We look at how much electricity your system has delivered in the past with exactly the same cloud cover: No matter what angle or how many different PV surfaces: Only the historical PV yields and cloud cover levels of past days are used: compared to the cloud cover forecast of today or... ... continue reading
Home Assistant visual automation editor: CAFE (beta)
Alternative: CAFE visual editor (beta) As a supplement to the Home Assistant automations, a visual editor is available via HACS with C.A.F.E.. The editor is currently only available as a test version and is not yet fully suitable for daily use: However, the implementation has great potential, especially as the editor can visually compile native home assistant automations. ... continue reading
Energy-First? Energy dashboard: customize as desired
The energy dashboard provides a comprehensive overview of energy consumption immediately after installation, but its customization options are initially very limited. However, the current trend of releasing its exclusive features - such as the energy data picker - for general dashboards is exciting. ... continue reading
The best AntiVirus? Is Windows Defender enough antivirus?
In times before Windows 10, the use of an own AntiVirus program was necessary to run the PC reasonably safe. Initially, Microsoft did not offer a solution here at all, later, in Windows 7, the Microsoft AV could be installed under the name Microsoft Security Essentials and since Windows 8, an anti-virus protection is integrated in Windows, the "Windows Defender". Windows Defender can be found in the settings under"Virus & threat protection". To make it appear that the firewall works in... ... continue reading
✓ Energy dashboard update: power sources and overview
For the next Home Assistant release, extensive adjustments to the energy dashboard are in the pipeline. In addition to the introduction of power sources, the cards will be divided into an overview and certain detailed views: ... continue reading
✓ Home Assistant preview of new features: Labs
With the new LABS system setting, certain new preview functions can be tested in future. ... continue reading
🚧Lovelace cards - layout even smaller: resize
I just created a Github pull request for Home Assistant to customize the sizes of the Lovelace maps almost arbitrarily: The change allows columns and rows smaller than the minimum values specified in the grid_options settings. Background: Creating a dashboard for mobile device or dashboards has become quite a challenge as some cards are much too large. ... continue reading
Docker - Mini server as PVR receiver for DVB-T/S/C
Television has changed drastically in recent years. With the advent of streaming services, traditional TV reception is increasingly taking a back seat. Nevertheless, I didn't want to give up my tried-and-tested television, but was forced to rethink my central television solution as my Dreambox refused to work. ... continue reading
Home Assistant: Status filter for the activities card
In future, there will be an option to filter the entries for certain statuses on the activity card: ... continue reading
OrcaSlicer in version 2.3.2 published
I have used 3 different slicers extensively so far: Cura and PrusaSlicer and OrcaSlicer. All 3 slicers are free, all deliver usable results with the manufacturer's default settings, have their strengths and hardly any weaknesses. ... continue reading
✓ Home Assistant Dashboard Undo / Redo
In future, the Home Assistant dashboard will offer the option of undoing changes. Errors can thus be easily corrected without damaging the entire layout. ... continue reading
OpenWrt in version 25.12.2 released
Router manufacturers usually provide updates for their products only for a limited period of time, often leaving security holes on older devices unpatched. One possibility to provide the hardware with an up-to-date operating system (OS) again is offered by the freely available router firmware: OpenWRT. In addition, OpenWRT can extend the functionality of the router with additional services, such as VPN, additional statistics, or when using multiple devices, with WiFi roaming, see also: Set up ne... ... continue reading
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Smart Home
Retrofitting your existing home with smart home functions is now easier than ever. However, due to the large number of standards and available software components, choosing a suitable system is not so easy. If you are still looking for suitable software for home automation, you should take a look at Home Assistant.
